Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2
Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 is in the constellation of
Leo,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 from Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2023 XM2 is above the horizon from Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom.
- Right now it is placed in the East-North-East direction at an altitude of 8.87° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2023 XM2 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth.
Closest Approach
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 to Earth happens on Thu Nov 27 2031 at a distance of 0.011664 Astronomical Units, or 1,744,866 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.22071881 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 1.81254092° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.85188188 AU 127,439,715 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.33444545 AU 199,630,198 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.09316367 AU 163,534,957 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1430 years 417.4709 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Nov-19 04:53:56 2,460,633.7041 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2026-Jan-10 16:12 2,461,051.1750 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 108.68755272972° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 241.6448201631° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 331.36690293565° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.86233555°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 14 | 09h 02m 56s | +15° 26’ 24” | 29.94 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 09h 05m 45s | +15° 14’ 41” | 29.94 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 09h 08m 34s | +15° 02’ 50” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 09h 11m 23s | +14° 50’ 51” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 09h 14m 12s | +14° 38’ 44” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 09h 17m 00s | +14° 26’ 29” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 09h 19m 48s | +14° 14’ 07” | 29.96 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 09h 22m 35s | +14° 01’ 37” | 29.96 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 09h 25m 22s | +13° 48’ 59” | 29.96 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 09h 28m 09s | +13° 36’ 15” | 29.96 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 09h 30m 56s | +13° 23’ 22” | 29.96 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 09h 33m 42s | +13° 10’ 24” | 29.96 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 09h 36m 28s | +12° 57’ 17” | 29.97 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 09h 39m 13s | +12° 44’ 03” | 29.97 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 XM2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.